KNITTING PATTERN BOOK: Basic Hats in All Sizes & Gauges
KNITTING PATTERN BOOK: Basic Hats in All Sizes & Gauges
This is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern book.
Over 120+ possible combinations!
Sizing
Baby (Toddler, Child)(Adult 1, Adult 2)
To fit a head circumference of:
14-16 (16-18, 18-20)(21-23, 23-25)”
35.5-40.6 (40.6-45.7, 45.7-50.8)(53.3-58.4, 58.4-63.5)cm
For best fit, choose a size that is 0-4” smaller than your head circumference. Finished hats will have 2-4” of stretch.
Yarn & Yardage
See yardage table on pg 2.
Sample yarns and recommended yarns at different price tiers are listed with each pattern.
All listed yarns are available at Uncommon Threads:
Needles
Fingering/Sport: US 3 (3.25mm)
DK/Worsted: US 6 (4.0mm)
Aran/Chunky/Bulky: US 9 (5.5mm)
Super Bulky: US 11 (8.0mm)
I recommend using a 40” circular and the Magic Loop technique, as you will not need to change or adjust needles for the entire project.
If you prefer to work on 16” circular needles, you will also need corresponding DPNs in that size.
Tools
· 7 stitch markers, plus 1 unique BOR marker (8 markers total; I recommend the Precious Metal set by Cocoknits that will fit up to US 15 needle size)
· Measuring tape
· Scissors
· Tapestry needle
Gauge
Gauges are worked over 4” in the round in stockinette stitch, on respective needle size:
Fingering/Sport: 20 sts/30 rows = 4”
DK/Worsted: 18 sts/30 rows = 4”
Aran/Chunky/Bulky: 14 sts/20 rows = 4”
Super Bulky: 8 sts/12 rows = 4”
Key
BO – bind off
CO – cast on
K – knit
K2T – Knit 2 stitches together; single right-leaning decrease
P – purl
PM – place marker
SSK – Slip 2 stitches knitwise, knit these 2 stitches together through back loops; single left-leaning decrease
ST/STS - stitch, stitches